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Carver Statewide Scholarship Program is a scholarship from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust that funds Iowa college students who have demonstrated financial need and faced significant social or economic barriers in pursuing higher education. Awards of approximately $6,600 at public universities and $8,800 at private colleges are available to sophomore students entering their junior year in the fall.
Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens, Iowa high school graduates or five-year Iowa residents, enrolled at a participating Iowa four-year institution, and maintain a minimum 2. 8 GPA. The 2026 deadline is April 1.
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Guidelines for Trust-Initiated Programs - Roy J. Carver Charitable "Mindful of all that I have received from society, it has been my long-cherished aim to devote a significant portion of my estate to charitable, educational and scientific purposes. ” Roy J.
Carver Elementary and Secondary Education Medical and Scientific Research Youth Services and Recreation Iowa Public Library Grant Award Program Youth Recreational Program Carver Statewide Scholarship Program Participating Institutions Guidelines for Trust-Initiated Programs Retaining the flexibility to respond to various arising needs, determined either through published data or anecdotal evidence, is central to the Board of Trustees.
In contrast with its typical role of responding to unsolicited applications for grant support, the Carver Trust occasionally conceives, develops and often administers special programs that address expressed interests from the Trustees.
Based on responses from recipient organizations and the constituencies they represent, the Trustees believe that these Trust-initiated programs continue to yield tangible results that impact the lives of many Iowans, young and old, in very positive ways. Guidelines for these special initiatives may be found on this site or are available from the Trust office upon request.
Guidelines for Trust-Initiated Programming Iowa Public Library Grant Award Program Youth Recreational Program Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust Supports biomedical and scientific research, scholarships, and programs addressing the educational and recreational needs of youth.
Elementary and Secondary Education Medical and Scientific Research Youth Services and Recreation Iowa Public Library Grant Award Program Youth Recreational Program Carver Statewide Scholarship Program Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Sophomore students (entering junior year in the fall) at participating Iowa public or private 4-year institutions, who are U.S. citizens and Iowa high school graduates (or 5-year residents), have a minimum 2.8 GPA, and demonstrate financial need and unusual barriers to education. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows typical awards are $6,600 at public universities and $8,800 at private colleges. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The most recent published deadline was April 1, 2026, which has passed. This is an annual program, so a new cycle should follow. Check the funder's website for the next application window.
Carver Statewide Scholarship Program is funded by Roy J Carver Charitable Trust. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Iowa. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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The Iowa Public Library Grant Award Program is a grant from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust that funds the establishment, expansion, and enhancement of community-based library facilities and services in Iowa. The program focuses on capital needs, technology infrastructure, and initiatives that serve youth patronage. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public libraries located in Iowa. Awards are generally capped at 20% of total project costs, up to $80,000, and applicants must have secured or pledged at least 50% of total project costs prior to applying. This is a Trust-initiated program developed by the Carver Board of Trustees based on community needs across Iowa.
The Youth Recreational Program is a grant from Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust that funds the construction or renovation of athletic facilities on school or municipal property for youth in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. Supported projects have included running tracks, soccer fields, and baseball diamonds. Grants provide no more than 25% of total project costs, up to a maximum of $25,000. Priority counties in Iowa are Muscatine, Cedar, Louisa, and Scott; in Illinois, Rock Island and Mercer. At least 50% of total project costs must be secured locally before application, and projects outside the priority area may be considered on a case-by-case basis.